Mobile NMR for surface analysis

It is described the realization of a single sided scanner suitable for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). A new design of a hand-size elliptical magnet, coil system and electronics is presented. First results demonstrate the possibility to measure relaxation times and diffusion coefficient in a small volume and open the possibility to use the prototype for in vivo skin studies. Possibility to extend the scanner functionality to 1D/2D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is discussed.